Desart
Art Centre Manager
Papulankutja Artists is an Aboriginal owned not-for-profit corporation operating in the Blackstone Community on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia. Papulankutja (Blackstone) community is approximately 900kms west of Alice Springs and 1575kms north-east of Perth.
As Yarnangu custodians, the artists play a major role in maintaining culture, law, and storytelling practices which are still relevant across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Papulankutja artists are committed to achieving positive economic, social and cultural outcomes for Yarnangu.
The artists have participated in major collaborative exhibitions over the years including Songlines: Tracking The Seven Sisters for the National Gallery of Australia collection in Canberra and Ngurra which showed at South Australia Museum. Papulankutja participates annually in key industry events such as Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, Revealed Exhibition for Emerging Aboriginal Artists, Desert Mob and Tarnanthi.
The paintings are available for sale through reputable galleries and directly from Papulankutja Artists website and all proceeds are returned to the artists and their organisation.
This is a unique opportunity for a professional who is passionate about the creation of opportunities for communities to grow and strengthen. An understanding of the importance of sharing culture in this role is important as you are expected to take artists out on country for artist’s camps.
About the role
Art Centre Manager
Reports to: Papulankutja Artists Board of Directors
As Art Centre Manager, you will:
Salary Package
1. Remuneration
Base salary range is between $90,000 – $100,000 (dependent on experience) plus superannuation as per current legislation.
- Capped Salary sacrifice of $15,899.90 per FBT year.
- Annual retention bonus paid at the completion of each year.
2. Hours of work
37.5 hours per week. The usual hours will be Mon-Fri 9-5pm. Additional hours may be required for travel, and or Art Fairs.
3. Relocation
Relocation costs are available for this position.
4. Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in community at no charge.
5. Annual Leave
6 weeks annual leave (based on completion of ordinary hours) + 17.5% loading.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
Desirable
Applicants that do not address each of the selection criteria will not be considered for an interview.
Submit your application:
Applications must be submitted by 5pm Central Standard Time Monday 4th November 2024. The acceptance of late applications will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer of Desart.
Desart is the not-for-profit peak industry body for 40 Central Australian Aboriginal Art & Craft Centres and the Papulankutja Artists Board of Directors has engaged Desart to assist them in the recruitment of their new Art Centre Manager.
For more information regarding this position or the recruitment process please contact Carmel Young, Strong Business Program Manager on 08 8953 4736 or stongbusiness@desart.com.au, or to download the complete Job Description visit www.desart.com.au/job-opportunities
Subject: Art Centre Manager, Papulankutja strongbusiness@desart.com.au
Preparing your application
Selection of candidates involves a written application, an interview and reference checks. The successful applicant will also need to apply for a national (Federal) police clearance certificate. Your application should comprise of the following documents and information.
- Covering Letter – A summary of your background and suitability for the position should be addressed in the covering letter (1 page maximum using a letter template).
- Selection Criteria – Responses to the selection criteria listed (2 pages maximum).
- Resume – (2 pages maximum including Referees)
- A summary of your employment history starting with the most recent. Please include dates, name of employer, position title and a brief description of your role.
- Any training courses you have done in the last two to three years including first aid.
- Any activities outside of work which are relevant to the position you are applying for and;
- Provide names, contact details, description of the working relationship with each referee.